Ένα ταξίδι γνώσης, σύνδεσης και αυθεντικής ελληνικής φιλοξενίας
Το πρόσφατο FAM Trip του GDPA στη Δυτική Μακεδονία δημιουργήθηκε με έναν ξεκάθαρο σκοπό: να συστήσει στην κοινότητα των επαγγελματιών γάμων και εκδηλώσεων τα λιγότερο γνωστά, αλλά εξαιρετικά πολύτιμα, «διαμάντια» της περιοχής.
Μέσα από μια σειρά εμπειριών — από γευστικές δοκιμές και συναντήσεις με τοπικούς παραγωγούς, μέχρι επισκέψεις σε οινοποιεία, αμπελώνες και παραδοσιακούς οικισμούς — είχαμε την ευκαιρία να ανακαλύψουμε νέους χώρους, συνεργάτες και προτάσεις που μπορούν να αναβαθμίσουν τα μελλοντικά destination weddings και events σε όλη την Ελλάδα.
Η Δυτική Μακεδονία μάς υποδέχτηκε με ζεστασιά, πλούσια γαστρονομική παράδοση, μοναδικά κρασιά, αυθεντικούς ανθρώπους και τοπία απαράμιλλης ομορφιάς — στοιχεία που καθιστούν την περιοχή έναν αναδυόμενο προορισμό για διοργάνωση εκδηλώσεων και εμπειριών υψηλού επιπέδου.
Είμαστε βαθιά ευγνώμονες για τη γενναιόδωρη φιλοξενία και τις ουσιαστικές συνεργασίες που έκαναν αυτό το εκπαιδευτικό ταξίδι δυνατό και ειδικότερα στο Μέλος μας Γεωργία Αποστολίδου – Pompon Story
Με ιδιαίτερη εκτίμηση στους τοπικούς συνεργάτες που μας υποδέχτηκαν:
Alpha Estate, Zande Estate, Amyntas Winery, Domaine Karanika,
Εστιατόριο Ναουμίδης, Prassos Catering,
Magoutes Siatista, Κτήμα Διόφιλη
Ένα θερμό ευχαριστώ στην κα Πολυτίμη Φαρμάκη και την Περιφέρεια Δυτικής Μακεδονίας για την άψογη οργάνωση και την ευκαιρία να γνωρίσουμε την πραγματική ομορφιά και το δυναμικό της περιοχής.
Content Production
Φωτογραφία & Βιντεογράφηση: Upon Two Weddings
Drone Footage: Dimitrios Lioufas
Ανθοσυνθέσεις: Zelos Flowers
Εξοπλισμός: 4 Records Events, The Lotus Co
Γραφιστικά: Manousenia Kompocholi
Ήχος / Μουσική: Nikos Xatziioannidis
Ως GDPA, παραμένουμε αφοσιωμένοι στην ενίσχυση της Ελλάδας ως κορυφαίου παγκόσμιου προορισμού — μία αυθεντική εμπειρία και μία τοπική ιστορία τη φορά.
✨ At the heart of a Jewish wedding stands the Chuppah, a beautifully adorned canopy symbolizing the couple’s new home.
Open on all sides, it represents warmth, hospitality, and the embrace of loved ones as the couple begins their life together.
Both sacred and intimate, the Chuppah becomes the space where vows are exchanged and tradition comes alive, reflecting the spiritual depth and cultural heritage of Jewish marriage rituals.
💙 Greece offers a timeless, welcoming backdrop where cultural heritage is honoured with care.
▪️ Wedding planner: @rivierabluevents
▪️ Photographer: @sotiris_tsakanikas
▪️ Videographer: @dean_lalos_films
https://destinationplanners.gr
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✨ GDPA Annual Meeting 2025 ✨
A day filled with warm connections, thoughtful conversations, and the kind of hospitality that defines Greece.
This year’s gathering brought our community together in a beautifully curated setting, elegant décor, inspiring spaces, and flavours that celebrated Greek creativity. More than an annual meeting, it was a reminder of the people, partnerships, and shared vision that move our industry forward.
Thank you to all our partners who shaped the experience with such care:
@ktimaorizontes
@catering.dipnosofistirion
@loudandcleargr
@christos_mavraganis & @authenticweddingsgreece
@fsdeventlogistics
@commecafleursdecor
@tore_event_furniture_rentals
Tri3essence
🇬🇷✨Together, we continue to elevate Greece’s wedding industry and create the environments where ideas flourish, collaborations grow, and our community thrives.
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✨ Honouring Cultures in Greece
A celebration where tradition, colour and heartfelt rituals came together in perfect harmony.
Vibrant tablescapes inspired by Indian artistry, meaningful customs, and rich symbolism showcased how cultural heritage can be thoughtfully woven into destination weddings in Greece.
Greece embraces and honours every culture with respect and intention, ensuring that couples feel seen, celebrated, and deeply connected to their roots, wherever they choose to say “I do.”
▪︎ Wedding Planner: @pompon_story
▪︎ Photography: @wedtime_stories
https://destinationplanners.gr
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✨ GDPA Annual Meeting 2025 ✨
A powerful gathering of Greece’s leading wedding professionals, united in shaping the country’s future as a top global destination.
Each year, GDPA members and partners come together to align on strategy, share insights, and set the roadmap for elevating Greece’s presence in the international wedding market. This year’s Annual Meeting, once again highlighted the strength of our community and our shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to the seamless execution of the day:
@ktimaorizontes
@catering.dipnosofistirion
@loudandcleargr
@christos_mavraganis & @authenticweddingsgreece
@fsdeventlogistics
@commecafleursdecor
@tore_event_furniture_rentals
Tri3essence
Together, we continue to elevate Greece’s wedding industry, strengthen meaningful collaborations, and build a strategic vision that showcases Greece as a world-class destination for love, celebration, and unforgettable moments. 🇬🇷✨
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A journey of learning, connection, and authentic Greek hospitality. 🤝✨
The recent GDPA FAM Trip to Western Macedonia was created with one purpose:
to introduce our community of wedding & event professionals to the lesser-known gems of Western Macedonia, its warm local culture, rich gastronomic traditions, world-class wineries, and the breathtaking landscapes that make the region an emerging destination for celebrations and immersive travel.
Through every tasting, every meeting with local producers, and every visit to vineyards and villages, we had the chance to discover new venues, suppliers, and experiences that can elevate future destination weddings and events across Greece.
We are deeply grateful for the generous hospitality and the meaningful collaborations that made this educational trip possible.
Fam trip Planning: @pompon_story for @g_d_p_a
With heartfelt appreciation to the local partners who welcomed us:
@alpha_estate @ktimazande @amyntaswines @domainekaranika
@naoumidis_estiatorio @prassos_catering @vineyard_kamkouti
@magoutes_siatista @diofili_winery
A special thank you to Ms @pfarmaki and the @perifereia_dytikis_makedonias for their exceptional organisation and for showcasing the true beauty and potential of Western Macedonia.
Content Production
Photography & Cinematography: @upontwoweddings
Drone Footage: @dimitris_lioufas @upontwoweddings
Florals: @zelos_flowers
Rentals: @4recordsevents @the.lotusco
Graphics: @manousenia.design
Sound/Music: @nxatz
As GDPA, we remain committed to strengthening Greece’s presence as a world-class destination, one authentic experience and one regional story at a time. 🇬🇷✨
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✨ A celebration where culture, colour, and community come together under the Greek sun.
From joyful rituals to vibrant traditions, Greece continues to welcome couples from around the world, offering a breathtaking setting to honour heritage while creating unforgettable new memories.
▪︎ Wedding Planner: @poemaweddingevents
▪︎ Photography: @eshabtrajuphotography
https://destinationplanners.gr
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✨A celebration where Persian heritage meets the timeless beauty of the Aegean.
From the abundance of symbolic fruits to the lush floral artistry, every element honours tradition while embracing Greece’s stunning seaside landscapes.
🤍 Honoring Cultures, because every story belongs here!
▪︎ Wedding Planner: @mrco.events
▪︎ Photography: @eliaskordelakos
https://destinationplanners.gr
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#mrcoevents #persianwedding #honoringcultures
✨Honoring cultures ✨
An immersive celebration inspired by India’s vibrant traditions, brought to life with the timeless hospitality of Crete.
💫When cultures meet, magic happens, and Greece welcomes every ritual, every blessing, every moment with open arms.
▪︎ Wedding Planner: @iwishchicevents
https://destinationplanners.gr
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#Cretewedding #iwishchicevents #honoringcultures
✨Honoring cultures✨
Sofreh Aghd is a symbolic spread on a ceremonial cloth displayed during a traditional Persian wedding, with each item representing a blessing for the couple’s new life. It features symbolic elements like a mirror for a bright future, candles for clarity, and a bowl of honey for sweetness. The name combines “Sofreh” (spread) and “Aghd” (ceremony), and the display often includes a holy book and items for fertility and prosperity.
🤍 In Greece, every culture finds its place and every ritual is welcomed with respect.
Against the backdrop of the Athenian Riviera, this Sofreh Aghd became a seamless blend of heritage, symbolism, and Greek hospitality.
▪︎ Wedding Planner: @mariamaroulidou
▪︎ Photographer: @panosdemiropoulosstudio
destinationplanners.gr
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✨Honouring Cultures ✨
A celebration of diversity, connection, and the beautiful ways traditions come together when couples choose Greece as their destination.
💙 Greece stands as a welcoming country where every culture is respected, every tradition is embraced, and every celebration feels at home.
▪︎ Wedding Planner: @happyboxathens
▪︎ Photographer @graceandsoul.photography @barefootheart_
▪︎ Videographer: @bachmedia_
@belrie_ @foxline_productions
https://destinationplanners.gr
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✨GDPA Annual Meeting 2025✨
A powerful gathering of professionals shaping and elevating Greece’s destination wedding industry.
This year’s General Assembly, warmly hosted by @ktimaorizontes, brought together members and partners from across the country to reflect, align, and plan the next steps of our collective growth.
We are proud to announce the newly elected GDPA Board:
• President: Thomas Politis
• Vice President: Helena Chaviara
• Treasurer: Vasso Vantali
• Member: Peggy Simitzi
• Member: Markos Fotiadis
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to the seamless execution of the day:
@ktimaorizontes for their wonderful hospitality
@catering.dipnosofistirion
@loudandcleargr
@christos_mavraganis & @authenticweddingsgreece
@fsdeventlogistics
@commecafleursdecor
@tore_event_furniture_rentals
Tri3essence
Together, we continue to strengthen the GDPA community and elevate Greece’s position as a leading global wedding destination. 🇬🇷✨
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✨Honouring Cultures
A celebration where traditions meet the beauty of Greece.
From vibrant rituals to refined tablescapes, this wedding in Athens brought together colours, customs, and moments that truly transcend borders.
💙 Because in Greece, every culture finds a home for its love story.
▪︎ Wedding Planner: @fyeforyourevent
▪︎ Photographer: @manespangalos
https://destinationplanners.gr
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#foryouevents #honoringcultures
